BENZAL CHLORIDE | ICSC: 0101 (December 2000) |
alpha, alpha-Dichlorotoluene Benzyl dichloride Dichloromethyl benzene Benzylidene chloride |
CAS #: 98-87-3 |
UN #: 1886 |
EC Number: 202-709-2 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | NO open flames. | Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Laboured breathing. Sore throat. | Use ventilation. | Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. Pain. | Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention . |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear face shield. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Burning sensation. Further see Inhalation. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Ventilation along the floor. | |
PACKAGING | |
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. |
BENZAL CHLORIDE | ICSC: 0101 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: C7H6Cl2 / C6H5CHCl2 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 1 |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: T; R: 22-23-37/38-40-41; S: (1/2)-36/37-38-45 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations Benzal Chloride (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 29, 1982)